There are 14 ways to get from Southport to Dortmund Airport (DTM) by train, plane, bus, night bus, car, car ferry or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train to Manchester, fly to Dusseldorf, train
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Take the train from Southport to Bolton
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Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Dusseldorf (DUS)
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Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Holzwickede
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Preston City Centre, Bus Station to Victoria, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
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Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Dortmund central bus station
12 alternative options
Train to Manchester, fly to Cologne Bonn, train
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Take the train from Southport to Bolton
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Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Cologne Bonn (CGN)
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Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Holzwickede
Fly Liverpool to Amsterdam Schiphol, train
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Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
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Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
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Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
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Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
Train to Manchester, fly to Frankfurt, train
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Take the train from Southport to Bolton
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Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)
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Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
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Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Holzwickede
Train to Manchester, fly to Amsterdam Schiphol, train
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Take the train from Southport to Bolton
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Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
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Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
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Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
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Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
Train to Birmingham, fly to Dusseldorf, train
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Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham International
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Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Dusseldorf (DUS)
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Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Holzwickede
Train to Manchester, fly to Brussels, train
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Take the train from Southport to Bolton
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Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Brussels (BRU)
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Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Koeln Hbf
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Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
Train, bus via Birmingham
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Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street
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Take the bus from Birmingham New Street Station to London Victoria Coach Station
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Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Dortmund central bus station
Train, bus
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Take the train from Southport to Stockport
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Take the train from Stockport to Oxford
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Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Victoria, Green Line Coach Station
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Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Dortmund central bus station
Train, bus #2
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Take the train from Southport to Manchester Piccadilly
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Take the bus from Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St to London Victoria Coach Station
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Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Roermond Maashaven street
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Take the train from Venlo to Holzwickede
Train, bus, night bus
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Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street
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Take the bus from Birmingham New Street Station to London Victoria Coach Station
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Take the night bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Düsseldorf central bus station
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Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Holzwickede
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Southport to Dover
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Take the car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
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Drive from Dunkirk to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from Southport to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Southport to Dortmund Airport (DTM) by train and bus
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International entry into Germany from United Kingdom
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Conditions of entry into Germany from United Kingdom
- Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Dortmund Airport (DTM) is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Dortmund Airport (DTM) is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Dortmund Airport (DTM) is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 116 117.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southport to Dortmund Airport (DTM) is to bus which costs £45 - £60 and takes 22h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Southport to Dortmund Airport (DTM) is to train and fly which costs £55 - £200 and takes 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Dortmund Airport (DTM). However, there are services departing from Southport, Duke Street and arriving at Dortmund Airport via Preston City Centre, Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.
It is approximately 755 km to get from Southport to Dortmund Airport (DTM).
The best way to get from Southport to Dortmund Airport (DTM) without a car is to train and bus via Birmingham which takes 21h 47m and costs £70 - £180.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Southport to Dortmund Airport (DTM), including transfers.
Southport to Dortmund Airport (DTM) bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Preston City Centre, Bus Station.
The quickest flight from Manchester Airport to Dusseldorf Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Southport to Dortmund Airport (DTM) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) is 1h ahead of Southport. It is currently 4:54 AM in Southport and 5:54 AM in Dortmund Airport (DTM).

- Distance: 755.1 km
- Duration: 7h 39m
What companies run services between Southport, England and Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany?
You can take a bus from Southport to Dortmund Airport (DTM) via Preston City Centre, Bus Station, Victoria, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Coach Station, Dortmund central bus station, and Dortmund Hbf in around 22h 55m.

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester to Dusseldorf via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €460
Flights from Manchester to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €600
Flights from Manchester to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €310
Flights from Birmingham to Dusseldorf via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €470
Flights from Manchester to Brussels via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €480

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Liverpool to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €210
Flights from Liverpool to Amsterdam Schiphol via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €210
Flights from Manchester to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €210

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Manchester to Dusseldorf via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €350
Flights from Manchester to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Manchester to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Manchester to Brussels via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €420

- Website
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Flights from Manchester to Dusseldorf via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €500
Flights from Manchester to Frankfurt via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
Flights from Manchester to Amsterdam Schiphol via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €460
Flights from Manchester to Brussels via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €420

- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Manchester to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €370
Flights from Birmingham to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €290

- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Manchester to Frankfurt via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
Flights from Manchester to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €320

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester to Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €25 - €250
Flights from Liverpool to Amsterdam Schiphol via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €300

- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Manchester to Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €360

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Manchester to Frankfurt via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550

- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Manchester to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €300

- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Southport to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €22
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- €13 - €16
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €16 - €22
Train from Southport to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €35
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- €20 - €25
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €24 - €35
Train from Southport to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €30
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- €17 - €22
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €21 - €30

- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- info@eurobahn.de
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Holzwickede
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Venlo to Holzwickede
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- Eurobahn

- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Holzwickede
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20 - €26
- Website
- National Express Rail
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- National Express Rail
Train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickede
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21 - €26
- Website
- National Express Rail

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14 - €35
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €19
- 1st Class
- €23 - €35
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €30
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €18
- 1st Class
- €21 - €30

- Phone
- 069 450099650
- Kundenservice-Linie10@vias-online.de
- Website
- vias-online.de
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Bruxelles-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Abellio NRW
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Abellio NRW

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Abellio

- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €150
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- €40 - €60
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €110 - €150
Train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €140
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- €35 - €55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €100 - €140

- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80 - €240
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- €80 - €100
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €160 - €240

- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Birmingham New Street Station to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Preston Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €25
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Düsseldorf central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Victoria, Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire

- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Preston City Centre, Bus Station to Victoria, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €30
- Website
- Megabus UK

National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- National Express

- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Roermond Maashaven street
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Website
- Union Ivkoni

- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €95 - €160
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €100
- Standard Car - Premium
- €159
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